Bishop

Bishop: a Catholic clergyman that has authority by virtue of their office. It is the fullest expression of holy orders—that is, of the three hierarchical rankings (bishop, priest, and deacon). One of the primary functions of bishops is governance. They may do so in conjunction with a particular ministry or have oversight over a diocese. Bishops, sometimes called the local ordinary, are appointed to their see or diocese by the Pope, thus manifesting a link between the particular church and the church universal.